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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.50, 793.46 and 297.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.50, 793.46 and 297.55 is: 446.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.50 : 793.46 = 297.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.50/793.46 = 297.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.50x = 793.46 × 297.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.50x = 236,090.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,090.06/528.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.72

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